Phrase guide

sand trap

noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A sand-filled hollow, on a golf course, used as a hazard; a bunker.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: golf, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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Meaning 2

A basin that prevents the passage of sand etc into a drainage system.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: architecture

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Meaning 3

A sand-filled area at the end of a dragstrip to slow down vehicles that run off the track, as a safety measure.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, motor-racing, racing, sports

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noun

Meaning 4

a hazard on a golf course

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: bunker, trap

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: hazard

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